Some major attacks in India since 2005, most blamed on Islamic militants:

• Sept 13, 2008: At least five explosions in crowded shopping areas kill 21 and wound 100 in New Delhi, national capital.
• July 26, 2008: Some 16 small bombs explode in Ahmedabad, killing 45.
• July 25, 2008: Seven small bombs kill two in Bangalore, hub of India's technology industry.
• May 13, 2008: Seven bombs hit crowded markets and streets outside Hindu temples in Jaipur, killing 80.
• Nov 24, 2007: Nearly simultaneous explosions rip courthouse complexes in Lucknow, Varanasi and Faizabad, killing 16.
• Aug 25, 2007: 43 people killed by three explosions at park and street-side food stall in Hyderabad.
• May 18, 2007: Bomb during Friday prayers at historic mosque in Hyderabad kills 11 worshippers. Police later fatally shoot five people during clashes with Muslims protesting attack.
• Feb 19, 2007: Train heading from India to Pakistan torn apart by two bombs, sparking fire that kills 68.
• July 11, 2006: Seven blasts rip through rail stations and commuter trains in Mumbai, killing 187.
• March 7, 2006: Three explosions rock Hindu temple and train station in Hindu holy city of Varanasi, killing 20.
• Oct 29, 2005: 62 killed by three blasts at markets in New Delhi ahead of Hindu holiday of Diwali. -- AFP